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post #1 of 8
1/8/13 at 4:31pm
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I am working on my swing into a net.  Without being able to take a divot I am looking for a way to verify I am hitting down and taking a divot in front of the ball.

 

Is it a valid test to put a paper towel an inch or two behind the ball and see if you it the towel? 

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post #2 of 8
1/8/13 at 4:34pm

That might work. I would wonder if the swing would create too much wind and move the paper towel before impact. 

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post #3 of 8
1/8/13 at 4:35pm
Assuming you're laying a single paper towel flat on the mat, I'd put it way closer than that. Almost touching really. If you put the paper towel 2 inches back you could still be hitting the shot fat. Search divot and mat in the forums here and you'll find lots of suggestions, most involving painter (or masking) tape.
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post #4 of 8
1/8/13 at 4:38pm

Tape works (and doubles as cheap impact tape), or cardboard instead of paper.  I use cut-up beer cartons sometimes because it's thin and stiff.  (and readily available.. lol).

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post #5 of 8
1/9/13 at 8:37am
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Paper towel does not move and it gives great if not messy feedback.  Tears a part off exactly at the point of impact with the ground.
 

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post #6 of 8
1/9/13 at 10:36am
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Originally Posted by inthecup View Post

Paper towel does not move and it gives great if not messy feedback.  Tears a part off exactly at the point of impact with the ground.
 

 

Interesting. I stand corrected.

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post #7 of 8
1/9/13 at 11:02am

Instead of a paper towel, use a cloth towel.  Your wrists will tell you if you don't miss the towel!

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post #8 of 8
1/9/13 at 12:26pm

How do the "Matts" feel about getting divots in them?  I'm guessing they must hurt?

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